Vehicle Description
-Agate Green Metallic (177 Achatgruen Metallisch) with Black velour
Alpina seating and Black carpeting, 158,000 km/97,000 miles from
new, 5-speed manual, 1 of only 4 examples believed to be in the
United States, excellent throughout.
The Alpina name is synonymous with the fastest and rarest BMWs sold
and they are not from BMW's headquarters in Munich. In Buchloe,
Germany approximately an hour's drive from Munich and BMW's home
base-factory, Alpina's dedicated workforce tune, modify, upgrade
and hand-assemble the cars with exceptional care and precision
befitting their reputation in the BMW tuner world for performance
and quality.
Both F1 champions, Niki Lauda and James Hunt raced BMW tuned by
Alpina in the 1970s. Alpina saw a business model that brought
detuned versions of their racing counterparts to the street as road
going "tuner" BMW's. Having built an excellent product at all
times, Alpina built a strong and loyal customer base that has
followed ever since and with the blessing of BMW, the
manufacturer.
This Alpina B7/1 Turbo is believed to be 1 of only 4 such models
imported to the United States and number 66 of 236 examples
manufactured by Alpina at their Buchloe, Germany facilities between
1984 and 1987. Complete ownership history is on file from new. This
B7 Turbo was originally imported to the USA to Portland, Oregon,
but spent most of its life in Southern California before being
moved the East Coast in late 2009.
Power from its 3.0L inline 6 Cylinder engine is rated at 300+ HP
and 369 lb-ft of torque thanks to Alpina-engineered tricks like a
reprogrammed Motronic injection system, Modified cylinder head,
Lighter pistons, Larger cam, Free-flowing header and three-inch
exhaust system. Suspension and brakes are also unique to the B7/1
Turbo, having been upgraded from its standard 5 series counterpart.
The B7's single KKK K27 turbo has not only been rebuilt, but also
upgraded with a slightly larger and lighter turbine wheel which
allows faster spool-up and the ability to hold boost through to
redline. Even by modern standards the car remains extremely fast
with sub 6 second 0-60 MPH acceleration and a top speed of nearly
170 MPH.
This B7 Turbo has enjoyed enthusiast ownership throughout its life
thus far and has received sympathetic restoration when and were
needed to keep in its current exceptional condition. The interior
remains all-original with Alpina-striped Recaros driver and
passenger sport seats with matching upholstery for the rear
seating. A leather-covered dash and Alpina-specific, VDO-made
computer/vent unit housed in the center of the dash visually
distinguish the cabin from standard E28s. Gauges with the Alpina
logo, MOMO steering wheel, wooden shift knob and striped door cards
signify this B7 being a product of the 1980's German tuner world. A
plaque located just behind the shifter confirmed Alpina's limited
manufacture and exclusivity.
Once again, the condition of this B7 Turbo is superb in every way
both mechanically and cosmetically. Under previous ownership, this
B7 has won multiple concours and car show awards. It has also been
featured in the August 2010 Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car article
where the author described it "as fast, sorted and meticulously
detailed." This is a link to the
article....https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/bmw-m5-vs-b7-alpina
The Alpina is offered with full records from day one which includes
original purchase and importation paperwork as well as full
detailed maintenance records through its three ownerships and is
ready for immediate use and enjoyment.
